Global Hand Charity is seeking optometrists and optical dispensers to volunteer their time for an outreach program in beautiful Sri Lanka.
Working with local Rotary Clubs, the eye camp will run for one week at the end of February 2026 in the remote communities of Kalpitiya and Ratnapura, to provide eye care and glasses to people with limited access to health services.
GHC has been conducting eye care outreach programs since 2017 in remote communities of Laos, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka. At the most recent eye camp in Sri Lanka, which took place in 2024,volunteers tested the eyes of 1,800 patients, dispensed 2,500 pairs of glasses, and booked 200 patients for cataract surgery.
Global Hand Charity is seeking optometrists and optical dispensers to volunteer their time for an outreach program in beautiful Sri Lanka
Express Your Interest
The 2026 eye camp is currently planned to take place from 26 February to 5 March, inclusive of travel to and from the remote communities.
Global Hand Charity will provide insurance and transportation to undertake the outreach program, however volunteers are expected to self-fund their airfares, accommodation, food, and visa, which is expected to amount to approximately AU$2,500.
To express your interest, contact project director Reggie Lau: vege67@bigpond.com or (AUS) 0408 642 040. Please provide your full name, email, phone number, and why you are interested in the trip.
